Karl of the 3rd Floor The Dining Hall “You could join our table Mr. Magnusson,” Mrs. Remple said. Jon was about to sit at his usual table by the window. Rudy Wernbacher was already seated and had invited Oddur Gunnerson to join them. Jon waved his hand at his tablemates. “We have space,” Mrs. Remple … Continue reading Chapter 37 – Karl of the 3rd Floor

The Chapel Sunday morning “You and I came from him. Came from many others too, thousands. Who really knows how many. But him. Snorri. He is the main one. I studied him my whole life. Taught him to my students, and others that were interested. He was a great man, but such a scoundrel.” Jon … Continue reading Chapter 36 – The Chapel

Warning. Large hairy spiders with a thousand eyes live in the shower, behind the curtain; it’s not their fault. Steaming water is their nemesis, it makes them panic for their life. An already short life, spent. They are our friends, though they don’t see it that way. I am not a joiner. I may have … Continue reading I Coud Have Been A Spider

The Meat Locker Not all bodies go to the meat locker. “I’m going to have to either sign you up as an assistant or start charging you admission. Are you looking for the same bodies or someone different this time?” Dr. Hauptman adjusted his thick glasses and studied Jon’s face closely. There were still a … Continue reading Chapter 35 – The Meat Locker

Dr. Hauptman The doors opened. Jon was slumped against the side wall. “Geez, they should at least send them down here on a gurney.” Dr. Hauptman bent, put a hand under Jon’s chin and tilted the old man’s face upward. “You again. I don’t think you’re quite ready yet.” Dr. Hauptman’s gleaming white lab coat … Continue reading Chapter 34 – Dr Hauptman